Scouts
Scout Programs
The Gravity Vault offers a variety of scout programs for boy & girl scouts of all ages. We offer programs that range from introduction to rock climbing events to merit badge programs. We pride ourselves on ensuring there is a educational foundation to all our programs as well as a lot of rock climbing. If there is not a program that meets your needs, please call us and we will help create a special event for you and your troop.
BOY SCOUTS: Climbing Merit Badge
GIRL SCOUTS: Adventure Sports Badge, High Adventure Badge
CUB, DAISY & BROWNIE TROOPS: Introduction to Rock Climbing
LEADER TRAINING: Belay Certification Class
VENTURING/RANGER HANDBOOK ELECTIVE: Mountaineering (ages 14-20)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Additional Information
Boy Scouts: Climbing Merit Badge (ages 12+)
Three 2-hour classes or Two 3-hour classes (6 hours of instruction) at $69 per scout
- Earn the Boy Scout Climbing Merit Badge
- All points of the official B.S.A Handbook are covered in a fun, safe environment
- Learning Worksheets and Merit Badge Application
- Minimum 5 Participants
Girl Scouts: Adventure Sports Badge
Juniors (ages 8-11)
Two 2-hour classes at $49 per scout
- Girl Scouts learn climbing commands, strength and conditioning exercises, safety rules, top roping, bouldering, traversing, climbing history, equipment basics, knots, complete an obstacle course, and compile a scrapbook
- Satisfies skills #1, #2, #7, #8, #9 and #10 of the Adventure Sports Badge
- Includes the Adventure Sports Badge
- Minimum 5 participants
Girl Scouts: High Adventure Badge
Senior and Cadets (ages 11-17)
Two 2-hour classes at $49 per scout
- Girl Scouts learn climbing commands, strength and conditioning exercises, safety rules, top roping, bouldering, traversing, climbing history, equipment basics, knots, and rappelling
- Satisfies skills #2, #5 and #6 of the High Adventure Badge.
- In order to complete the High Adventure Badge scouts must complete additional Skill Builders, Service Projects and/or Career Exploration through their own scout organization.
- Minimum 5 participants
Cub Scouts, Daisy & Brownie Troops: Introduction to Rock Climbing
- 90 minute session at $24 per scout
- Introduction to rock climbing program
- Scouts will learn climbing commands, safety rules, top roping, and traversing in a fun, safe environment
- Good for scouts of all climbing levels and experience
- Minimum 5 participants
Venturing/Ranger Handbook Elective: Mountaineering (Ages 14-20)
Two 2-hour classes at $49 per person
- All points of the official Venturing Handbook are covered in a fun, safe environment
- All necessary equipment is included
Leader Training: Belay Certification Class
2 hour class at $35 per person
- General overview of belaying, knot tying, top roping, safety rules, and verbal commands.
- All necessary equipment included
- Minimum of 3 for a privately scheduled class or you can join one of our three weekly Belay Certification Classes
Benefits of being Belay Certified for your troop:
- After paying for your initial instruction or if you are familiar with belaying, bring your troop back to The Gravity Vault and it will only be the price of a day pass.
- Your scouts will receive more climbing time! As a self-instructed group, you can stay as long as the facility is open and do not need to wait for staff.
- Being a self-sufficient group opens up more scheduling possibilities.
- For large groups, reservations are appreciated.
Additional Information
- Harnesses are provided for all participants. Children are required to wear sneakers and comfortable clothing. Climbing shoes can be rented from our facility for $4 per pair (reservations for shoes are appreciated).
- Each participant must have a waiver completed and signed by a parent or legal guardian, according to our waiver guidelines.
- Participants should bring something to drink (water bottle, powerade, etc.) or some pocket money to purchase beverages at The Gravity Vault.
- Please call The Gravity Vault at (201) 934-ROCK for information or to make a reservation for your troop.